Recent News Headlines : Kenya - Kenya

HOW KENYANS ARE COPING WITH TV SHUTDOWN


But some Kenyans seem to be enjoying the blackout of the three big broadcasters... READ MORE

3rd February, 2018 72

UN CALLS ON KENYA TO END ONGOING TV STATION SUSPENSION


We urge the government and all Kenyans to respect freedom of expression and implement court orders calling for the restoration of television broadcasts, she said... READ MORE

2nd February, 2018 949

KENYA COURT SUSPENDS GOVERNMENT'S MEDIA SHUTDOWN


Court suspends shutdown of TV stations that were blocked after promising to show Raila Odinga's symbolic inauguration... READ MORE

1st February, 2018 617

BANNED KENYAN TV STATIONS WIN REPRIEVE


The Kenyan government had wanted the stations to remain shut indefinitely as police investigated Tuesday's ceremony... READ MORE

1st February, 2018 294

KENYA OPPOSITION LEADER ODINGA HAS HIMSELF SWORN IN AS 'PRESIDENT'


Claiming the poll would not be fair, Odinga boycotted the second vote and Kenyatta won with 98 percent... READ MORE

30th January, 2018 0

KENYA OPPOSITION LEADER ODINGA HAS HIMSELF SWORN IN AS 'PRESIDENT'


Claiming the poll would not be fair, Odinga boycotted the second vote and Kenyatta won with 98 percent... READ MORE

30th January, 2018 0

ALTERNATE INAUGURATION HELD FOR KENYAN OPPOSITION LEADER


It is unclear what, specifically, prompted the government to dismantle the stations' broadcasting equipment Tuesday morning... READ MORE

30th January, 2018 1117

KENYAN OPPOSITION LEADER ODINGA SWORN IN AS 'PEOPLE'S PRESIDENT'


Claiming the poll would not be fair, Odinga boycotted the second vote and Kenyatta won with 98 percent... READ MORE

30th January, 2018 0

KENYAN OPPOSITION LEADER ODINGA SWORN IN AS 'PEOPLE'S PRESIDENT'


Claiming the poll would not be fair, Odinga boycotted the second vote and Kenyatta won with 98 percent... READ MORE

30th January, 2018 0

RAILA ODINGA 'SWORN IN' AS KENYA'S PEOPLE'S PRESIDENT


Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga has taken an unofficial oath to be sworn in as the nation's people's president... READ MORE

30th January, 2018 1095

KENYAN OPPOSITION LEADER RAILA ODINGA SWORN IN'


Kenya's Supreme Court nullified the August election after Odinga claimed that hackers infiltrated the electoral commission's computer system and changed results in favor of Kenyatta... READ MORE

30th January, 2018 332

KENYAN TV GAGGED FOR RIVAL 'INAUGURATION'


Raila Odinga refuses to recognise Uhuru Kenyatta's victory in October's presidential election... READ MORE

30th January, 2018 955

KENYA OPPOSITION TO SWEAR-IN LEADER AS 'PRESIDENT'


But opposition voters who followed in their millions the boycott call, have shown less enthusiasm for the long drawn-out efforts to continue challenging Kenyatta's victory... READ MORE

29th January, 2018 3

'LACK OF WATER' HITS KENYA SLUM FIREFIGHT


The governor shared the picture on Twitter last October, when he said the newly-elected Nairobi County government had acquired 24 new fire engines... READ MORE

29th January, 2018 236

KENYA OPPOSITION TO SWEAR-IN LEADER AS 'PRESIDENT'


But opposition voters who followed in their millions the boycott call, have shown less enthusiasm for the long drawn-out efforts to continue challenging Kenyatta's victory... READ MORE

29th January, 2018 0

KENYANS DEMAND ACTION OVER HOSPITAL RAPE ACCUSATIONS


Hundreds march in Nairobi demanding action on allegations of rape and sexual assault at Kenya's largest public hospital... READ MORE

24th January, 2018 53

'THIS PRACTICE SHOULD BE STOPPED': TEEN GIRLS DECRY PAINFUL ILLEGAL 'CIRCUMCISION'


The U.N. estimates more than 200 million girls and women around the world suffer the consequences of female genital mutilation... READ MORE

19th January, 2018 913

KENYA'S GOV'T 'UNHAPPY' WITH PRESENTATION OF EU ELECTION REPORT


President Uhuru Kenyatta was elected in a repeat election in October which was boycotted by opposition leader Raila Odinga... READ MORE

10th January, 2018 19

KENYAN FARMER TO SUE GOOGLE OVER BALLOON CRASH


I can confirm this was a Project Loon balloon... READ MORE

9th January, 2018 11

DOZENS KILLED IN KENYA BUS CRASH


The bus was reportedly carrying 46 passengers to Nairobi from the western town of Busia when the accident happened... READ MORE

31st December, 2017 148

AFRICA IN 2017: THE STORIES YOU MAY HAVE MISSED


Not to forget a court's annulment of the presidential election in Kenya, the first in Africa... READ MORE

28th December, 2017 65

KENYAN POLICE IN SHOE PURCHASE SCAM


Kenya's ministry in charge of policing may have lost at least 1.7m ?1.3m following irregularities in the purchase of officers' shoes, an official audit has found... READ MORE

8th December, 2017 268

KENYA'S KENYATTA SWEARS IN FOR SECOND TERM, PLEDGES TO PRIORITIZE UNITY[1]


Security had been heightened both inside and outside the Kasarani Stadium in Nairobi, venue of the swearing-in ceremony, with heavily armed military officers manning the place... READ MORE

29th November, 2017 427

KENYATTA SWORN IN AS KENYA'S PRESIDENT AS OPPOSITION RALLY HIT BY TEAR GAS


Kenyatta sworn in as Kenya's president as opposition rally hit by tear gas... READ MORE

28th November, 2017 130

KENYATTA SWORN IN FOR SECOND TERM AS KENYA'S PRESIDENT AMID PROTESTS


Kenyatta, 56, won a rerun presidential election last month boycotted by the opposition, which said it would not be free and fair... READ MORE

28th November, 2017 125

KENYA'S PRESIDENT UHURU KENYATTA SWORN IN FOR NEW TERM, AMID PROTESTS


Supporters in the stand attend the presidential inauguration at Kasarani stadium in Nairobi, Kenya Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2017... READ MORE

28th November, 2017 42

KENYAN PRESIDENT TO BE SWORN-IN AS OPPOSITION PREPARES TO HOLD RIVAL RALLY


Supporters of Kenyatta - who won with 98 percent of the vote after Odinga's boycott - are urging the opposition to engage in talks and move on... READ MORE

28th November, 2017 4

SAVE LIONS: STEPS TO TAKE ON CONSERVATION AND HOW TO HELP THESE BIG CATS


Mara Lion Project director Nic Elliot talks about steps taken to save lions, and what the rest of us can do to help... READ MORE

27th November, 2017 245

KENYA'S SUPREME COURT UPHOLDS KENYATTA ELECTION WIN


The ruling paves the way for Kenyatta to be sworn in on November 28, bringing to a close what has been a divisive and bloody election process... READ MORE

20th November, 2017 0

KENYA SUPREME COURT SIDES WITH INCUMBENT IN PRESIDENTIAL REVOTE


Kenya has been through two presidential elections this year, both of which have come before the Supreme Court for review... READ MORE

20th November, 2017 503

Trending News Headlines : Kenya

KENYA BRINGS IN WORLD'S TOUGHEST PLASTIC BAG BAN


Kenya is a major exporter of plastic bags to the region... READ MORE

28th August, 2017 30331

KENYA SUPREME COURT ANNULS RESULT OF PRESIDENTIAL POLLS


Kenya's Supreme Court has nullified the result of the August 8 presidential election won by President Uhuru Kenyatta... READ MORE

1st September, 2017 15733

KENYA BANS PLASTIC BAGS, MAY FINE VIOLATORS $38,000


Some 100 million plastic bags are handed out every year in Kenya by supermarkets alone, according to the UN Environmental Program... READ MORE

28th August, 2017 15679

KENYA'S ODINGA CALMS SUPPORTERS OVER 'STOLEN' VOTES


The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights said on Sunday it had counted 24 deaths and accused police of using excessive force ... READ MORE

13th August, 2017 6792

KENYA'S RAILA ODINGA QUITS ELECTION RE-RUN


The country's electoral commission said Mr Kenyatta had won the August vote by a margin of 1.4 million votes... READ MORE

10th October, 2017 6600

RELATIVE CALM IN KISUMU AFTER KENYA ELECTION CLASHES


Amnesty International has warned the Kenyan authorities against using excessive violence against protesters... READ MORE

12th August, 2017 4805

AFRICA LIVE: KENYA COURT CANCELS PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION


Kenya's opposition leader Raila Odinga says that today's Supreme Court ruling annulling the presidential election is unprecedented in Africa... READ MORE

1st September, 2017 4783

WHY DID RAILA ODINGA WITHDRAW FROM THE ELECTION RERUN?


In a surprising turn of events, Raila Odinga announced on October 10 that he was withdrawing from the scheduled October 26 rerun of the 2017 presidential election... READ MORE

12th October, 2017 4213

KENYA SUPREME COURT ANNULS PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION RESULTS IN FIRST FOR AFRICA


The 4-to-2 court ruling came in response to a petition filed by challenger Raila Odinga, 72, who alleged widespread fraud in the election... READ MORE

2nd September, 2017 4183

POLITICAL CLASHES IN KENYA LEAVE SEVERAL DEAD


The police fired water cannons and tear gas as Mr. Odinga's convoy made its way to Upper Hill in central Nairobi where he addressed supporters... READ MORE

18th November, 2017 2560

KENYA'S ODINGA TO CHALLENGE KENYATTA'S VICTORY IN COURT


Kenya's opposition will challenge President Uhuru Kenyatta's election victory at the Supreme Court, opposition leader Raila Odinga has announced... READ MORE

16th August, 2017 2392

KENYANS ON SOCIAL MEDIA REACT TO RULING ANNULLING POLLS


Many social media users describe the Supreme Court's judgment as a victory for Kenyan democracy... READ MORE

1st September, 2017 2280

KENYA OPPOSITION LEADER VOWS TO 'REMOVE' KENYATTA GOVERNMENT


The candidates' fathers, Jomo Kenyatta and Jaramogi Odinga, having been allies in the struggle for independence from Britain, later became bitter rivals... READ MORE

14th August, 2017 2006

KENYAN PROTESTS AGAINST KENYATTA ELECTION VICTORY TURN DEADLY


At least two people have been shot dead in Kenya during protests by opposition supporters against the re-election of President Uhuru Kenyatta, officials said... READ MORE

12th August, 2017 1808

KENYA BANS PLASTIC BAGS, THREATENING 4 YEARS IMPRISONMENT AND HUGE FINES


Kenya's ban on plastic bags is the world's harshest... READ MORE

28th August, 2017 1646

ARSON CAUSED FIRE THAT KILLED NINE SCHOOLGIRLS


Education minister confirms reports of attacks around the country, including in Mombasa and Kisumu besides Nairobi... READ MORE

4th September, 2017 1478

WILLIAM RUTO BLAMES OPPOSITION FOR KENYA POLL VIOLENCE


At least eight people have been killed and more than 30 injured since Thursday's election, most in the opposition strongholds in the western part of Kenya... READ MORE

30th October, 2017 1456

RAILA ODINGA URGES KENYANS TO BOYCOTT 'SHAM' ELECTION


Opposition leader vows to create anti-government 'resistance movement' on the eve of planned election rerun... READ MORE

25th October, 2017 1376

KENYA POLICE ORDERED TO INVESTIGATE ELECTION OFFICIALS


A fresh presidential election between Kenyatta and opposition leader Raila Odinga is due on October 26... READ MORE

24th September, 2017 1336

IN KENYA ELECTION RE-RUN, POLLING INCOMPLETE AND NEXT STEPS UNCERTAIN


Anger at police is flaring in opposition areas in western counties, Nairobi slums and the coastal city of Mombasa... READ MORE

28th October, 2017 1320

KENYA BANS PROTESTS IN CITIES AMID ELECTION FALLOUT


Demonstrations banned in the central business districts of Nairobi, Mombasa and the opposition stronghold of Kisumu... READ MORE

12th October, 2017 1211

DEADLY ELECTION-RELATED VIOLENCE CONTINUES IN KENYA


John Wafula, a security guard at Congo Market, said he had to run for his life on Friday night... READ MORE

28th October, 2017 1203

KENYA TO HOLD FRESH PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION ON OCTOBER 17


OPINION Why did Kenya's Supreme Court annul the elections?... READ MORE

4th September, 2017 1074

'I WISH THE GOVERNMENT ENDS THE STRIKE'


The prolonged strike is because the government has been insincere, says Seth Panyako, Kenya Union of Nurses secretary general... READ MORE

24th October, 2017 781

AT LEAST 24 REPORTEDLY KILLED IN KENYA POST-ELECTION VIOLENCE


But residents in Nairobi and parts of western Kenya raised allegations of police shooting wildly at protesters... READ MORE

12th August, 2017 766

VIOLENT PROTESTS BREAK OUT IN KENYA AFTER UHURU KENYATTA OFFICIALLY DECLARED WINNER OF PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION


Moments before the official announcement was made, the opposition rejected the result and walked out of the main election centre... READ MORE

12th August, 2017 575

A KEY MOMENT FOR AFRICAN DEMOCRACY


The conduct of these elections and what happens in their aftermath matters hugely to Kenyans, millions of other Africans and the broader international community... READ MORE

25th October, 2017 489

KENYA ELECTION THROWN INTO TURMOIL AS TOP OPPOSITION CANDIDATE WITHDRAWS


Last week, the University of Nairobi was shut down indefinitely after clashes between students and police... READ MORE

10th October, 2017 477

KENYA'S PRESIDENTIAL VOTE COULD SEND THE COUNTRY INTO A POLITICAL CRISIS


Opposition leader Raila Odinga has told his followers not to participate in Thursday's election, and protests are expected... READ MORE

26th October, 2017 474

KENYA IMPOSES WORLD'S TOUGHEST LAW AGAINST PLASTIC BAGS


Kenya is a major exporter of plastic bags to the region... READ MORE

28th August, 2017 473


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